Senior Financial Analyst, Infrastructure Funds

Fengate Asset Management; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Financial Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in the financial reporting team for infrastructure funds. This dynamic position offers the chance to work closely with various teams, including project managers and investor relations, while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations. You'll be responsible for overseeing capital activities, managing investor communications, and contributing to best practices in financial processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance, this role is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Experience with private equity funds is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external administrator for accurate financial reporting.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations and compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Investor Relations

Tax Compliance

Treasury Functions

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Fengate is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Infrastructure Funds financial reporting team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, Infrastructure Funds, the individual will be responsible for investor reporting, tax, treasury, and compliance for Fengate’s infrastructure funds. This role will interact closely with project teams, the fund administrator, investor relations team, tax team, and external investors. The role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of infrastructure private equity funds.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process-oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and has a superior finance/accounting foundation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work closely with manager to provide oversight and guidance to the fund’s external administrator to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting.
2. Responsible for overseeing capital activity (i.e., capital calls and distributions) and treasury functions; perform detailed review of notices and other investor communications prepared by the fund’s administrator.
3. Manage the fund’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with governing fund documents and credit facilities.
4. Collaborate with the investor relations team to respond to investor requests and assist with fundraising initiatives.
5. Liaise with tax team and advisors to oversee tax filings and compliance with tax authorities in the U.S. and Canada.
6. Other ad-hoc financial analysis to support the infrastructure business unit and the broader Fengate team (i.e., asset management, legal, investments, etc.).
7. Contribute new ideas to develop best-in-class processes and procedures.
8. Assist in preparation of quarterly investor and management reports and presentations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

This position offers an opportunity for growth within the Fengate organization. To qualify, candidates must have:

1. Undergraduate degree in accounting, or other relevant technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
2. CPA designation is an asset.
3. Experience with private equity funds is an asset.
4. High attention to detail.
5. Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
7. Exceptional quality standards and an ongoing desire to push for new approaches, insights, and presentation methods.
8. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills – financial modelling experience/training would be an asset.
9. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines as a part of a team.
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Being Authentic – Inspiring trust and being courageous.
2. Focusing on Performance – Being accountable and driving results.
3. Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
4. Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.